Elvira Kadyrova The exhibition of Turkmenistan and Tatarstan Artists, featuring 52 paintings opened last weak at the Near East University, Northern Nicosia, Northern Cyprus. 27 masterpieces from nine Turkmen artists and 25 works of seven Tatar artists are displayed at the the Near East University Hospital Exhibition Hall and all of them were exclusively created for the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 3
Tariq Saeedi The partnership of Japan with Turkmenistan is another example of agile diplomacy in action. It is the combination of the ability to stay focused, and the diligent work to understand the new and emerging trends in Turkmenistan. --- Both of these are achieved by the frequent exchange of visits at different levels. Two important visits by the Turkmen side … [Read more...]
One of the Tatarstan’s top universities offers human resource development for the gas chemical industry of Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, the Turkmen delegation visited the Kazan National Research Technological University (KNRTU). The delegation, which included representatives of the Magtymguly Youth organization and Magtymguly Turkmen state University (TSU), headed by the Director of the National Institute of education Bayram Bashimov. Kazan National Research Technological … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi On 18 April 2019, after touring the Kiyanly polymer plant at the Caspian shore, a mega project done by a consortium led by the Korean companies, President Moon Jae-in said, “The complex in Kiyanly is only the beginning of bilateral economic cooperation, the potential of which is not only great, it knows no limits.” “And, this potential lies not only in the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan – changing dynamics of bilateral and multilateral partnership – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi With the seven-year development for the period 2019-2025 decisively in motion, the economy of Turkmenistan has entered a new phase of development. The growth rate of GDP is projected to reach 8.2% by 2025. The share of industry would be 33.8% of the GDP, agriculture 8.9%, construction 11.5%, and services sector 45.8%. The concept of digital economy envisaged … [Read more...]
Turkmen gas supplies to Russia resumed
nCa News and Commentary Turkmenistan has resumed the supplies of natural gas to Russia after a hiatus of three years. This was confirmed both by the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan and the Russian giant Gazprom. “Today, April 15, from 12 noon, deliveries of Turkmen natural gas to the Russian Federation resumed,” reported Nebit-we-Gaz, the official media outlet of the … [Read more...]
Exclusive: French secretary of state speaks on relations with Turkmenistan
The State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Mr Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, whose protocolary rank is Minister of State attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian, is visiting Turkmenistan. He will hold consultations with the Vice-Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Rashid Meredov. He will … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan through the eyes of the discoverer of color photography in tsarist Russia- Part 4
Elvira Kadyrova Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky traveled through very rich path before finding the passion of his life – photography. In 1888, at the age of 25, Prokudin-Gorsky dropped out his studies at the faculty of physics and mathematics of St. Petersburg University and became a student of the Imperial Military Medical Academy. However, he did not graduate from it. Because … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan through the eyes of the discoverer of color photography in tsarist Russia – Part 3
Elvira Kadyrova Prokudin-Gorsky’s introduction to Central Asia started with a visit to Turkestan in December 1906. Then, setting off to the southern outskirts of the vast Russian Empire, the master of color photography intended to capture the solar eclipse, which occurred on 14 January 1907. The journey was organized by the great chemist Mendeleev. The shooting took … [Read more...]
Meredov visits Pakistan: TAPI moves closer to implementation – Outlines of a new corridor emerge
nCa Report Rashid Meredov, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan visited Pakistan on 12 March 2019, where he had separate meetings with the president, the prime minister, the foreign minister, the minister of finance, the minister of oil and gas, and the minister of power and water of Pakistan. In a day tightly packed with high level, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan through the eyes of the discoverer of color photography in tsarist Russia – Part 2
Elvira Kadyrova In early 1911, Prokudin-Gorsky went to the Transcaspian region, which included the territory of modern Turkmenistan at that time. Besides visits to Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, the photographer toured the Merv District (modern Mary province), Chardjew(present-day Turkmenabat), Farab. In Merv district, most of the filming was done in Bayram Ali and its … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan through the eyes of the inventor of color photography in tsarist Russia – Part 1
Elvira Kadyrova At the dawn of the XX century he pioneered the mastering of color photography techniques in tsarist Russia. His photographs, which once aroused the interest and admiration of the last Russian Emperor, became a lively evidence of events in the most remote corners of the great Empire … Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky (1863-1944) - photographer, chemist … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Policy statement on Trans-Caspian gas pipeline
While visiting the Altyn Asyr lake on Thursday (28 February 2019), President Berdymuhamedov spoke to Lubomir FREBORT, the head of the EU liaison office in Turkmenistan. His remarks can be taken as a policy statement of Turkmenistan on the question of the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline: “Indeed, the topic of implementing this project, which envisages the entry of the Turkmen … [Read more...]
Altyn Asyr Lake of Turkmenistan – integration of water diplomacy, ecological integrity, SDGs
nCa Report The holistic approach that is woven through all the policies and initiatives of Turkmenistan was at display on Thursday (28 February 2019) when President Berdymuhamedov visited Altyn Asyr, the fifth largest manmade lake in the world. He was accompanied by his cabinet team and some top officials. The heads of international organizations based in Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Озеро Алтын Асыр – интеграция водной дипломатии, экологической целостности и ЦУР
Доклад nCa В четверг (28 февраля 2019 года), когда президент Бердымухамедов посетил Алтын Асыр, пятое по величине рукотворное озеро в мире, был продемонстрирован целостный подход, который пронизывает всю политику и инициативы Туркменистана. Его сопровождали члены кабинета министров и некоторые высшие должностные лица. Руководители международных организаций, … [Read more...]
‘Water Diplomacy’ highlighted in telephone conversation between presidents of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
nCa Commentary The presidents of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan had a telephone conversation on Tuesday (26 February 2019). They discussed the preparations for the summit meeting of the Central Asian heads of state that will take place in Tashkent on 12 April 2019. In their conversation, President Berdymuhamedov and President Mirziyoyev focused on ‘water diplomacy,’ an area … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan Summit Talks: Strategic Partnership Agreement, other documents signed; joint statement issued
nCa Report The summit talks between President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov and President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan took place on Thursday morning at the Ruhiyet Palace in Ashgabat. The presidents inked the strategic partnership agreement and endorsed a joint statement. Eight other documents were signed. Berdymuhamedov and Ghani spoke briefly to the media about the … [Read more...]
La Chandeleur
Raviliya Kadyrova It was a tiny bit of religion and a whole lot of superstition but mainly it was a ritzy excuse to eat recklessly without feeling guilty. Ambassador Francois Delahousse of France hosted an evening on 2 February 2019 in celebration of La Chandeleur, literally the candlemas or holiday of candles. Nevertheless, nowadays it is just the occasion to eat lots … [Read more...]
Зимнее очарование Авазы
Эльвира Кадырова Раньше словосочетание национальная туристическая зона Аваза ассоциировалось с переполненными жаркими пляжами, веселыми летними аттракционами и теплым морем. Но похоже, туркменская морская здравница, популярность резко возросла в последнее десятилетие, все активней принимает гостей круглый год.Помимо традиционного осеннего бархатного сезона, огромное … [Read more...]
The Winter Charm of Avaza
Elvira Kadyrova Avaza, the national tourist zone of Turkmenistan, was usually considered a vacation spot for the summer season. It has changed now.The facilities along the Caspian beach have developed tremendously and Avaza has truly become an all-season choice for the vacationers.In addition to the traditional autumn velvet season, Avaza is turning into preferred … [Read more...]
Казахстан и Туркменистан расширяют участие министерств иностранных дел во внешней экономике
Казахстан нацелен на усиление роли своего главного дипломатического ведомства во внешнеэкономической деятельности. Так, в соответствии с недавним указом Президента Нурсултана Назарбаева, Министерство по инвестициям и развитию Казахстана было преобразовано в Министерство индустрии и инфраструктурного развития. При этом функции и полномочия бывшего МИР по привлечению инвестиций … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan widen their foreign ministries’ involvement in the external economy
Kazakhstan aims at strengthening the role of its foreign ministry in foreign economic activity. Thus, in accordance with the recent decree of President NursultanNazarbayev, the ministry of investment and development of Kazakhstan (MID) was transformed into the ministry of industry and infrastructure development. At the same time, the functions and powers of the former MID … [Read more...]
НейтралитетТуркменистана: Потенциальная роль в Афганском мирном процессе
Тарик Саиди ЗалмайХалилзад, специальный представитель США по Афганистану, находится в турне по восьми странам в поисках новых решений к афганской головоломке. Во вторник он встретился в Ашхабаде с вице-премьером, министром иностранных дел Туркменистана Рашидом Мередовым. В пресс-релизе МИД Туркменистана говорится: «В частности было заявлено, что … [Read more...]
Туркменистан: встреча со спецпредставителем США по Афганистану
11 декабря 2018 года Министр иностранных дел Туркменистана Р. Мередов провел переговоры с делегацией CоединенныхШтатов Америки во главе со Спецпредставителем США по Афганистану Залмаем Халилзадом. В ходе встречи, отметив положительные результаты совместного сотрудничества в деле активизации двусторонних связей между Туркменистаном и Соединенными Штатами Америки, стороны … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Meeting with US Special Representative for Afghanistan
On December11, 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov, held talks with the delegation of the United States of America led by the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad. During the meeting, noting the positive results of joint cooperation in enhancing bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and the United States of America, … [Read more...]
Christmas – The Time of Miracles
Christmas is the time of miracles. --- We were lucky to witness a miracle as it unfolded this Sunday at the UN House in Ashgabat. Some 40 female entrepreneurs and creative artists broughttheir creations to the open market organized jointly by the UN in Turkmenistan and the British Embassy. There was a wide variety of gift items, all made lovingly by hand, and they sold … [Read more...]
Lapis Lazuli Corridor – Part 7
The members of the Lapis Lazuli Corridor, except Georgia, are also the members of the ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization). Therefore, ECO has an important role to play in the development of connectivity solutions in the region. Here is the text of the speech of Ambassador Hiseyin Avni Bicakh Deputy, the Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization at the … [Read more...]
Lapis Lazuli Corridor – Part 6
UNESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) plays an active role in Central Asia. Ms. Azthar Djaymurrina, the head of the transport facilitation and logistics section of UNESCAP delivered an important speech at the conference dedicated to the Lapis Lazuli Corridor. Here is the text of her speech: Your excellency, very distinguished … [Read more...]
Elimination of violence against women and girls – 16 days of activism led by UN in Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova The 16 days of Activism started on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November to once again focus global community’s attention on one of the divaricate social problem - Gender-Based Violence. The time is to remember the negative episodes from our own life experience (both for man and women), as well as those … [Read more...]
Situation at Turkmen-Afghan border – fact versus fiction
nCa Analysis Some things are evergreen. One of them is the desire of certain quarters to see disturbance at the Turkmen-Afghan border. The Russian officials and media are the main proponents of the myth that there is some kind of disturbance at the Turkmen-Afghan border. From time to time other countries add their voice to this fable. This usually happens when Russia is … [Read more...]
Polymer plant adds new layers of possibilities to industrial-economic mix of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Gyyanly, 17 October 2018 (nCa) --- In a ceremony led Wednesday by President Berdymuhamedov, a gas chemical complex was put into service at the Caspian shore, adding several new layers to the industrial-economic mix of Turkmenistan. Located at the Kiyanly (Gyyanly) settlement, the plant is named GPZ – Gyyanly Polimer Zawody. This translates to Kiyanly … [Read more...]
Preamble to Peace and Trust
Tariq Saeedi, Raviliya Kadyrova, Elvira Kadyrova The concept is simple: For peace to exist there must be mutual trust among all the parties. Moreover, peace, once achieved, cannot continue to exist without active maintenance of the trust. ----- Consequently, peace is a joint responsibility and the required level of trust is also a joint responsibility. * * * UN … [Read more...]
People’s Council of Turkmenistan was held
On September 25, 2018, the first session of the People’s Council chaired by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was held.The initiative of the President of Turkmenistan to organize the highest representative authority- thePeople’s Council was supported and adopted in October last year at the meeting of the Elders Councilwhich was held in Ahal velayat. Elected members … [Read more...]
Состоялось заседание Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана
25 сентября 2018 года под председательством Президента Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова состоялось первое заседание Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана. На прошедшем в октябре 2017 года в Ахалском велаяте заседании Совета старейшин была одобрена и полностью поддержана инициатива Президента Туркменистана о создании представительного органа народовластия – Халк Маслахаты … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan perplexed at remarks of Tajik ambassador in Uzbekistan on TAT rail
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 22 September 2018 (nCa) --- The foreign office of Turkmenistan has issued a press release, expressing lack of comprehension on the statement of a Tajik diplomat on the future of TAT rail (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan railway line). The ambassador of Tajikistan in Uzbekistan, Imomi Sodiq Ashurboyzoda, while speaking to the correspondent of the … [Read more...]
Embassy of Tajikistan in Turkmenistan refutes media reports of death of a woman waiting for visa
The embassy of Tajikistan in Turkmenistan has issued a press release, refuting the recent reports by certain media outlets about the death of a woman waiting for visa. Here is the press release: A number of mass media reported that on August 21, 2018, near the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in Ashgabat, a woman who was standing in a long queue for a visa … [Read more...]
New Urea plant commissioned in Turkmenistan – Entire production available for Export
nCa Report and Commentary Karabogaz Urea Factory, 17 September 2018 (nCa) --- In a ceremony led Monday by President Berdymuhamedov, the Karabogaz Urea Factory, some 200 km north of Turkmenbashy city, was put into service. The entire production of the factory would be available for export. The plant is located very close to the Caspian shore and a specialized jetty would see … [Read more...]
23rd International Conference “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2018”
September 10, 2018, Ashgabat - The 23rd International Conference "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2018" will be held in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistanon November 20-21, 2018.The State Concern "Turkmennebit" organizes the forum with the assistance of the French company Cifal Industrial Services. The International Conference “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan» has established … [Read more...]
Energized Turkmenistan
nCa Report Mary State Electric Station, 8 September 2018 – Ashgabat 9 September 2018 (nCa) --- The power generation capacity of Turkmenistan increased by about 30% on Saturday when a combined cycle power plant was put into operation at the Mary State Electric (Station MaryGres). President Berdymuhamedov led the opening ceremony. The powerhouse, built by the Turkish … [Read more...]
Туркменистан наращивает энергогенерирующие мощности
Доклад nCa МарыйскаяГосударственнаяЭлектростанция, 8 сентября 2018 г. – Ашхабад, 9 сентября2018 (nCa) --- Мощность производства электроэнергии в Туркменистане увеличилась примерно на 30% в субботу с вводом в эксплуатацию парогазовой электростанции на территории Марыйской государственной электростанции (Мары ГРЭС). В церемонии открытия принимал участие президент … [Read more...]
A sea of hopes
Ruslan Osmonov Some 150 million tons of toxic dust is carried by the wind every year around the world from the bottom of the drying Aral Sea. It is inhaled by the inhabitants of Asia, Europe, and sometimes even Antarctica. The zone of destruction from the consequences of the largest environmental catastrophe of mankind has long exceeded the limits of Central Asia, demanding … [Read more...]
Journalists feel the Heart of the Great Silk Road – Part 3
Tariq Saeedi, Raviliya Kadyrova, Elvira Kadyrova We climbed down the hill in slow, awkward steps. The ground at the bottom of the hill was hard and level, reassuringly solid under the feet. “This is the starting point of the Amul-Hazar-2018 rally,” said the senior expert from the Turkmenabat museum. The rally will start on 9 September 2018 and terminate at Hazar on 14 … [Read more...]
Журналисты ощутили сердце Великого шелкового пути – часть 3
Тарик Саиди, Кадырова Равиля и Кадырова Эльвира Мы спустились с холма медленными, неуклюжими шагами. Земля в нижней части холма была жесткой и ровной, успокаивающе твердой под ногами. «Это отправная точка авторалли «Амул-Хазар-2018», - пояснил старший эксперт Туркменабатского музея. Гонка стартует 9 сентября и завершится в Хазаре 14 сентября. Всего будет пять этапов, … [Read more...]
Mangoes, football, and Turkmenistan-Pakistan brotherhood
Tariq Saeedi and Raviliya Kadyrova The hotel lobby was brimming with cheerfulness as every guest departed with a bag of mangoes in one hand and a football in the other. The mangoes were among the choicest in the world and the football was Top Glider Telstar 18, the official football of the FIFA World Cup 2018 – both from Pakistan. The evening of 6 July 2018 was a … [Read more...]
Манго, футбол и туркмено-пакистанское братство
Тарик Саиди и Равиля Кадырова В вестибюле отеля повсюду ощущалось жизнерадостное настроение. Каждый гость уходил отсюда с пакетом манго в одной руки и с футбольным мячиком в другой. Здесь можно было узнать об отборных сортах манго и получить футбольный мяч «TopGliderTelstar 18», который выпускается по заказу Чемпионата ФИФА 2018 года пакистанскими производителями. Вечер … [Read more...]
High level Dialogue EU-Central Asia and Afghanistan was held in Ashgabat
On July 9, 2018 High-level Dialogue of the European Union-Central Asia and Afghanistan on issues of politics and security has been held in Ashgabat. The meeting was held at the level of deputy foreign ministers. The delegation of the European Union at the meeting was headed by Jean Christophe Belliard, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the European External … [Read more...]
Диалог высокого уровня ЕС-Центральная Азия и Афганистан состоялся в Ашхабаде
9 июля 2018года в Ашхабаде состоялось заседание Диалога высокого уровня Европейский Союз-Центральная Азия и Афганистан по вопросам политики и безопасности. Встреча прошла на уровне заместителей министров иностранных дел. Делегацию Европейского Союза на заседании возглавил Заместитель Генерального секретаря по политическим вопросам Европейской службы внешних связей Жан … [Read more...]
Journalists feel the Heart of the Great Silk Road – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi, Raviliya Kadyrova, Elvira Kadyrova The earth beneath our feet was sizzling and the air was hot in the nostrils in Amul but there was antidote at hand. The hosts had arranged a wide assortment of soft drinks and water, the bottles reassuringly cool to the touch, and generous supply of snacks. We were standing on the low hill where the excavation team was at … [Read more...]
Журналисты ощутили сердце Великого шелкового пути – часть 2
ТарикСаиди, Кадырова Равиля и Кадырова Эльвира Земля под нашими ногами шипела, воздух был раскален,а в руках – противоядие от этой жары. Хозяева мероприятий организовали широкий ассортимент бутербродов, напитков, воды, охлажденные бутылки которых успокаивали своей прохладой. Мы стояли на невысоком холме, где работала землеройная бригада. Они раскопали что-то похожее на … [Read more...]
Journalists feel the Heart of the Great Silk Road – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi, Raviliya Kadyrova, Elvira Kadyrova It was just nine in the morning but the sun was already trying to push the mercury to high thirties when we reached Amul. This was the starting point of a journey that we took in several steps, covering some of the diverse roots of the rich history of Turkmenistan – the Heart of the Great Silk Road. The government of … [Read more...]